Abstract: A steering assembly including a serration connection for an automotive vehicle comprising a steering wheel comprising at least one wheel bearing having at least one connection part presenting gear teeth and gear teeth gaps and a steering column comprising a column bearing having at least one connection part presenting gear teeth and gear teeth gaps; the respective gear teeth and gear teeth gaps of the wheel bearing and of the column bearing being intended to cooperate together to connect in transmission the steering wheel and the steering column; and wherein at least one tooth gap of the wheel bearing is at least partially filled with a removable filling material; the corresponding area of the column bearing, respectively, facing the at least partially filled tooth gap, comprises at least one recess, and such arrangement is the initial position of the wheel bearing.

Abstract: A position sensor includes a plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores arranged to define a circular opening therethrough to receive a shaft. Each E-shaped ferromagnetic core has a plurality of teeth, wherein adjacent E-shaped ferromagnetic cores of the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores have an overlapping tooth. The position sensor further includes a frame surrounding the arranged plurality of E-shaped ferromagnetic cores, with the E-shaped ferromagnetic cores coupled to the frame.

Abstract: A mechanical component according to one aspect of the present invention is made of a titanium alloy and has a surface. The mechanical component includes a plurality of primary ? crystal grains and a plurality of secondary ? crystal grains. At the surface of the mechanical component the primary ? crystal grains have an area ratio of 10% or more and 30% or less. At the surface of the mechanical component the secondary ? crystal grains have a major diameter of 75 ?m or less and a minor diameter of 10 ?m or less. At the surface of the mechanical component 1% by mass or more of oxygen is included.

Abstract: A sensor bearing unit includes a bearing, which has a first ring and a second ring, both rings being centered on an axis, and an impulse ring. The impulse ring includes a target holder, a target mounted on the target holder, and a sleeve secured to the first ring of the bearing. The sleeve is provided with an axial portion having at least one radial protrusion and a collar extending at least partially radially. The target holder is mounted radially around the axial portion of the sleeve and axially between the first ring of the bearing and the collar of the sleeve. The at least one radial protrusion of the sleeve axial portion extends into a complementary recess provided on the target holder.

Abstract: A composite shaft with an end fitting mounted on an interface region on at least one end of said shaft, and a preload structure arranged to provide a biasing force to bias the composite shaft against the end fitting; wherein the preload structure is in an interference fit with the composite shaft. The preload structure is applied to the composite shaft in a subsequent operation to the mounting of the end fitting to the shaft.

Abstract: A wet-type friction engaging device includes a first friction member and a second friction member defining a groove formed on a surface of a base facing the first friction member.

Abstract: A motor assembly, control system and associated method monitor the rotational engagement of an input shaft associated with a motor with an output shaft configured to controllably position a control surface. In this regard, a control system includes a motor assembly and an associated controller. The motor assembly includes a motor configured to rotate an input shaft and a first encoder configured to determine a rotational position of the input shaft. The motor assembly also includes an output shaft, such as a capstan, and a second encoder configured to determine a rotational position of the output shaft. The output shaft is rotatably coupled to the input shaft associated with the motor via a clutch. The controller is configured to identify slippage of the clutch based upon information provided by the first and second encoders regarding the rotational positions of the input shaft and the output shaft, respectively.

Abstract: A centering mechanism with a brake piston of a disk brake of a motor vehicle, with a spindle extending into a cavity in the brake piston, has dimensions that prevent a force equilibrium of a nut-spindle assembly moved completely out of the vertical position. A force vector of the gravitational force on the nut-spindle assembly extends within a contact surface between a nut and the brake piston. Thus, the brake piston can be easily assembled with the nut-spindle assembly.

Abstract: A radial piston machine includes a rotor within a housing that is rotatable about an axis, a shaft coupled to the rotor, a distributor which surrounds the shaft and cannot rotate with the rotor and that contacts the rotor in an axial direction, a plurality of brake discs including first brake discs and second brake discs arranged side-by-side along the axis, wherein the first brake discs are coupled to the housing for torque transmission, and the second brake discs are coupled to the shaft for torque transmission, and an actuator configured to releasably exert a brake force in the axial direction on the brake discs. The distributor is located axially between the rotor and the actuator, and the brake discs are located axially between the distributor and the actuator. When the brake force is exerted the brake force is supported by the distributor in the axial direction.

Abstract: In a method for producing a brake disc for a motor vehicle, a base disc, which is made of cast iron or aluminum in particular, is provided and equipped with an anti-corrosion layer. The anti-corrosion layer is applied using a wet chemical or galvanic method.

Abstract: This disk brake includes an attachment member that has support portions movably supporting a pair of brake pads, and a caliper that pressurizes the brake pads against a disk. The attachment member has outer circumferential frame portions, a coupling beam portion, and support main body portions. The outer circumferential frame portions extend in a disk circumferential direction so as to cover the disk while straddling the disk. The coupling beam portion couples the support portions to each other. The support main body portions form the support portions. The outer frame constituting portions constitute the outer frames of the support main body portions. Positions of disk-axially outward side end surfaces in a disk axial direction are the same as positions of the disk-axially outward side end surfaces of the caliper or on sides outward in the disk axial direction.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a friction brake body for a friction brake of a motor vehicle, in particular a brake disc, wherein the friction brake body comprises a base body made from gray cast iron, and at least one wear resistant layer formed at least in areas on the base body. The wear resistant layer is a laser alloyed or laser dispersed edge layer of the base body and comprises at least one additive.

Abstract: A torque limiter (TL) is provided for torque transmission (TT) to downstream components. The TL includes an input shaft, an output shaft and a torsional spring which is preloadable by a preload torque whereupon the torsional spring is fittable about the output shaft with the output shaft fit about the input shaft. For input shaft rotation, first TT paths proceed from the input shaft to the output shaft through the torsional spring when downstream torque of the downstream components deceeds the preload torque and a second TT path proceeds from the input shaft to an external structure when the downstream torque exceeds the preload torque.

Abstract: An anti-vibration mount is proposed. The anti-vibration mount may include an upper mount including a first spring and a first damper configured to support a power generation facility from a bottom of the power generation facility that generates electricity. One end of each of the first spring and the first damper may be connected to the power generation facility, and an opposite end of each of the first spring and the first damper may be connected to a mass block that is a mass body. A lower mount provided with a second spring and a second damper to support the mass block from a bottom of the mass block. One end of each of the second spring and the second damper may be connected to the mass block that is the mass body.

Abstract: An isolation system and method are disclosed. The isolation system includes a beam that includes a first end and a second end. The isolation system may include at least one clamping block comprising first elastomeric material, and the first end may be coupled with the first elastomeric material by the at least one clamping block. An end condition of the buckling beam may be varied based on compression stiffening of the first elastomeric material.

Abstract: A head unit system for controlling motion of an object includes a secondary object sensor, shear thickening fluid (STF), and a chamber configured to contain a portion of the STF. The chamber further includes a front channel and a back channel. The head unit system further includes a piston housed at least partially radially within the piston compartment and separating the back channel and the front channel. The piston includes a first piston bypass and a second piston bypasses to control flow of the STF between opposite sides of the piston. The chamber further includes a set of fluid manipulation emitters to control the flow of the STF to cause selection of one of a variety of shear rates for the STF within the chamber.

Abstract: A system for producing a relative centripetal force differential includes a turntable having a plurality of spoke units arranged along radial lines around the center of the turntable. Each of the spoke units is attached to the turntable and has a mass that is moved a drive unit of the respective spoke unit along the radial line, based on its present position of rotation around the center of the turntable. As the turntable is rotated mass of each spoke elements is moved such that it is at a minimum distance through a minimum distance region, at a maximum distance through a maximum distance region that is opposite the minimum distance region, and increased or decreased through transition regions on either side of the minimum and maximum distance regions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a hydromechanical transmission are provided herein. In one example, the transmission operating method includes asynchronously shifting between a first pair of drive ranges in the transmission via operation of two clutches and a variable displacement hydraulic pump in a hydrostatic assembly. In the method, asynchronously shifting between the two drive ranges includes a plurality of phases that include a swiveling phase where a speed of the hydrostatic assembly is inverted.

Abstract: A drive assembly for a motor vehicle drivetrain includes a differential configured for driving a first output shaft and a second output shaft about a center axis and for allowing the first output shaft and the second output shaft to rotate about the center axis at different speeds. The differential includes a first side gear on a first side of the differential configured for being drivingly connected to the first output shaft; a second side gear on a second side of the differential configured for being drivingly connected to the second output shaft; a differential housing enclosing the first and second side gears; support pins non-rotatably fixed to the differential housing; and spider gears rotatably mounted on the support pins and positioned between the first side gear and the second side gear. Each of the spider gears intermeshes with both the first side gear and the second side gear to transmit power from the support pins to the first side gear and the second side gear.

Abstract: A vehicle transmission has at least one lubrication point, a power take-off, a lubricant tapping point for a power take-off module, and a lubrication system for supplying the lubrication point(s) and the lubricant tapping point with lubricant. The lubrication system includes a lubricant reservoir, a main line section emerging from the lubricant reservoir, a first supply line section leading to the lubrication point(s), a second supply line section leading to the lubricant tapping point, and a return line section leading to the lubricant reservoir. A valve has a first valve port associated with the main line section, a second valve port associated with the lubricant tapping point, a third valve port associated with the return line section, and a bypass duct that acts between the first valve port and the second valve port. A vehicle with such a vehicle transmission and a working machine arrangement are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gear cooling. In one example, the gear cooling system includes a spray tube positioned within a central opening that is included in a first gear. The spray tube includes an oil outlet, the oil outlet is positioned within a smaller diameter section of the central opening, the smaller diameter section is axially offset from an outer toothed portion of the first gear, and the central opening includes a larger diameter section that is positioned interior to the outer toothed portion of the first gear.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an assembly comprising a first motor positioned on a first shaft, a second motor positioned on a second shaft, a first wet clutch selectively coupled to the first shaft, a second wet clutch selectively coupled to a drive axle, a third wet clutch selectively coupled to the first shaft, and a brake clutch fixed to a housing of the assembly. The assembly comprises a planetary gearset positioned on the second shaft having gears selectively coupled to the third wet clutch, the first wet clutch or to the brake clutch. The assembly comprises a first one-way clutch and a second one-way clutch opposing the first one-way clutch, the first one-way clutch and the second one-way clutch selectively coupled to the first shaft, where the first one-way clutch and the second one-way clutch are directly connected to two gear trains to drive a PTO shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for operating an interlocking shifting element of a transmission of a vehicle, where the interlocking shifting element has shifting element halves which can be moved relative to one another when opening and closing the interlocking shifting element. An electric actuator is arranged to bring about the relative movement between the shifting element halves when opening and/or closing the interlocking shifting element. An electric current strength through the electric actuator is determined and, depending on the electric current strength through the electric actuator, a conclusion is reached about the shifting position of the interlocking shifting element.

Abstract: An actuator to set a park lock of an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle has a drive (2) driving a drive shaft (1), a first actuating element (3) operatively connected to the drive shaft (1) for actuating a switching device, a spring element (5), which is supported on one side on a housing component (16) of the actuator, and on the other side on a second actuating element (17) designed to load the spring element (5). The actuator also has an electromagnetic retaining device (32) with an electromagnet (50) which interacts magnetically with a magnetic armature (52) comprising a ferromagnetic material component to retain the spring element (5) which is under loading, building up a spring return force. The magnetic armature (52) is mounted tiltably and/or pivotably on a pivot component (55) of the retaining device (32).

Abstract: A piston compressor includes a crankcase (11), a crankshaft (12), connecting rods (13), a crosshead (14) with an arranged piston rod (15) and a piston (16), dry-running guided in a cylinder (17). Valves (18) are provided. A piston rod sealing device (19), around the piston rod between the cylinder (17) and the crankcase, includes a gland device (22), arranged in a gland housing (21), inserted into a piston compressor housing (20). The gland device includes a gland jacket (24) pushed into a gland (23) limiting, with the piston rod, a sealing gap (25), which is open over a common longitudinal section, has a width in the ?m range and allows a leakage flow (26) of the compressed medium therethrough. The gland and the gland jacket are formed of different materials with a resulting coefficient of thermal expansion essentially the same as the material of the piston rod.

Abstract: A shaft seal assembly for sealing a moving shaft of a fluid consumer includes a seal case movable relative to a mating surface of the shaft, a biasing force that biases the seal case towards the mating surface, and a seal at least partially disposed in the seal case. In a dynamic condition, when fluid pressure against the seal case is equal to or greater than a threshold pressure, the seal case sealingly separates from the mating surface, and the seal is forced into sealing engagement against the mating surface of the shaft to form a dynamic seal. In a static condition, when fluid pressure exerted against the seal case is less than the threshold pressure, the seal is sealingly engaged against the mating surface to form a static seal, and the seal case is sealingly engaged against the mating surface of the shaft to form an additional static seal.

Abstract: The present application discloses a cartridge type mechanical sealing device for sealing liquid, the sealing device including a gland, a rotating ring adaptor assembly, a rotating ring, a stationary ring adaptor, a stationary ring, and a locking ring mounted around a rotating shaft.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control valve, which may comprise a valve body component, a valve element component and a sealing component. The valve body component comprises a side wall part and the sealing component comprises an elastic pad and a sealing member The sealing member comprises a sealing main body part comprising a flanging part and a matching part, which are connected to each other; the matching part makes contact with the valve element component and is in sliding fit with the valve element component the elastic pad is provided with a first through hole, and the first through hole is in communication with a communication hole; the sealing member is provided with a second through hole, and the second through hole is in communication with the communication hole by means of the first through hole.

Abstract: Valve control device (100) for a coolant circuit of a motor vehicle, said valve control device (100) comprising a first valve (120) having an assigned first functional element (125) comprising a first engagement unit (122), a second valve (150) having an assigned second functional element (155) comprising a second engagement unit (152), wherein the first valve (120) and the second valve (150) in terms of the switch position thereof are configured so as to be variable by rotating the respective assigned functional element (125, 155), a locking mechanism (200) comprising an entrainment installation ( ), wherein the locking mechanism (200) is configured so as to be able to be driven by means of a drive (300), wherein the locking mechanism (200) in a rotating movement, by means of the entrainment installation (210) engaging in the first engagement unit (122), is configured for transferring the first functional element (125) from a first switch position to a second switch position, and/or, by means of the entrainm

Abstract: A device for controlling pressures of a flow medium in a component in which the device is formed at least by the component and at least one valve; the valve has an axially oriented valve axis and is seated, at least in part, in the component and has at least one opening. The opening leads into an annular gap which at least partly surrounds the valve, and the annular gap is formed between the valve and the component. The annular gap is sealed by at least one seal.

Abstract: A hydrogen supply combination valve having flow regulation and pressure stabilization functions includes a first-stage pressure reduction valve, a second-stage pressure reduction and flow regulation valve, and a second-stage pressure reduction and regulation valve. The first-stage pressure reduction valve realizes main throttling and pressure reduction effects, and performs first-stage pressure reduction on high-pressure hydrogen. The second-stage pressure reduction and flow regulation valve can further perform second-stage pressure reduction on the hydrogen after first-stage pressure reduction, and can realize flow regulation. The second-stage pressure reduction and regulation valve can further perform second-stage pressure reduction on the hydrogen after first-stage pressure reduction.

Abstract: An integrated multi-port solenoid valve, comprising: at least two sub-solenoid valves (20), each sub-solenoid valve (20) comprising at least two connection ports; and at least one first joint (30), each first joint (30) comprising at least two connection joints, wherein at least one first connection port in the at least two connection ports is used for connection to other sub-solenoid valves (20), each first joint (30) is used for connecting any two sub-solenoid valves (20), and each connector joint is connected to the first connection port. The present integrated multi-port solenoid valve integrates multiple sub-solenoid valves, and any connection ports of each sub-solenoid valve is communicated with each other to meet control requirements of a variety of working conditions. The integrated multi-port solenoid valve has lightweight design, few components, a light weight, and low cost of use. Also provided are a vehicle thermal management system and a vehicle.

Abstract: A piezoelectric valve including an actuator that drives a valve body; a valve seat plate including a valve seat that is adapted to be positioned in contact with and away from the valve body, and a discharge passage; and a body case that houses the valve seat plate, in which the actuator includes a proximal portion fixed to the valve seat plate, a piezoelectric element having one end portion connected to an attachment face of the proximal portion and extending in a first longitudinal direction, a support portion integrally formed with the proximal portion, the support portion being arranged side-by-side with the piezoelectric element and extending in a second longitudinal direction crossing the first longitudinal direction, an operating portion connected to another end portion of the piezoelectric element and to a distal end portion of the support portion.

Abstract: In an electrically operated valve including a valve main body having a valve chamber communicated with an inflow passage and an outflow passage for the refrigerant, a valve body changing a flow rate of the refrigerant by moving forward and backward between a valve close state and a valve open state, an electric motor driving the valve body, a control board mounting an electronic component controlling the electric motor thereon, a board storage portion storing the control board in a sealed state, an external portion connecting terminal electrically connecting to the external portion, and a connector portion sealed by supporting the external portion connecting terminal to the internal portion and fitting to a mating connector, a communicating passage communicating the board storage portion and the connector portion is provided, and the board storage portion comes to the sealed state when the mating connector is fitted to the connector portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator (10) for a process plant, comprising an actuating valve (14) and an actuating drive (12) which has an actuating drive housing (20) and a drive rod (18) mounted in the actuating drive housing (20), wherein the actuating drive housing (20) is connected to a valve housing (22) of the actuating valve (14) via a connecting housing. The invention is characterized in that a second rod coupling (46) and an adjusting rod (42) are provided, the adjusting rod (42) being provided in the region between the drive rod (18) and the valve rod (38), one rod coupling (44, 46) coupling the adjusting rod (42) to the drive rod (18), and one rod coupling (44, 46) coupling the adjusting rod (42) to the valve rod (18).

Abstract: A method of controlling an actuator for a low power system, such as an irrigation system, where the actuator comprises a movable element and an electromagnetic coil for generating a magnetic field for displacing the movable element along the axis of the electromagnetic coil.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of controlling a transmembrane pressure (TMP) in a crossflow filtration apparatus, comprising the steps of: a) providing a crossflow filtration apparatus comprising a pump (21) fluidically connected via a retentate compartment (33) of a crossflow filter (32) and a length of flexible tubing to a regulator valve (1; 101) acting on the flexible tubing, wherein the regulator valve is a high precision pinch valve.

Abstract: A clamp equipped nozzle for enabling spooling of a hose includes a body defining a lumen having a central axis and configured to enable fluid to flow therethrough. A fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the body and is disposed at a first end of the body. The fluid outlet is configured to enable fluid to flow out of the clamp equipped nozzle defining a flow pattern. A coupler is configured to couple the body to an end of the hose and is disposed at a second end of the body. A clamp is configured to retain a section of the hose and is disposed along a longitudinal portion of the body. The clamp includes walls in a cylindrical configuration, the walls defining a longitudinal length that is approximately parallel the body.

Abstract: A flexible U-bolt assembly includes a clamping bracket including a receiver and a U-bolt including (a) a first end fixed to the clamping bracket, (b) a second end adapted for receipt in the receiver and (c) a flexible elongated body extending between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: A hose fitting assembly for a collapse-resistant hose, includes a sleeve having a forward and rearward sleeve end portion, the rearward sleeve end portion having an opening adapted to receive a hose end portion; a fitting having an optionally flared rearward fitting end portion operatively coupled to the forward sleeve end portion, the rearward fitting end portion having an internal surface forming an internal cavity configured to receive the hose end portion; and an optionally threaded nipple operatively couplable to the fitting and extending rearwardly through the internal cavity of the fitting, the nipple being configured to fit within an internal hose passage. The fitting assembly may include a seal mounted in fitting and sealable against the core tube upon crimping. The fitting assembly may include a support ring between skived and unskived hose regions. A collapse-resistant hose includes a carcass with an optional unbonded sacrificial layer is also provided.

Abstract: In the case of a connector for inserting into a receiving depression in a housing, having a stub with a flow channel formed therein, the flow channel extending as far as a frontal end of the stub and being surrounded by a lateral surface. Provision is made for a bracing ring to surround the lateral surface. The bracing ring is designed so that, as a result of an axial force acting on the bracing ring and being directed towards the frontal end, the bracing ring can be pushed all the way onto the lateral surface, an external diameter being increased in the process.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant hydraulic connection may include a fitting that has a flange, a head, and a central body disposed between the flange and the head. The head may have lobes that protrude radially relative to the central body. The fitting may be inserted into a port where a fluid-tight connection is formed. A central opening of the port includes pockets where the lobes of the head are retained, with the pockets preventing rotation and longitudinal retreat of the lobes. An elastic member disposed on the fitting may be compressed longitudinally between the flange of the fitting and the port. The fitting and the port may be sized and shaped such that assembly of the tamper-resistant hydraulic connection requires pushing the head into the central opening longitudinally past a first radially-extending plane where the pockets are located, rotating the head, and moving the head longitudinally back into the first radially-extending plane.

Abstract: A mechanical pipe squeezer includes: an elongated primary arm having a side surface extending between a first end and an opposing second end; a secondary arm having a side surface extending between a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the secondary arm being pivotably coupled to the primary arm at a location between the first end and the second end of the primary arm; a threaded passage disposed at the first end of the primary arm; and a threaded shaft having a first end and an opposing second end and being threadedly received within the threaded passage, the second end of the threaded shaft being rotatably coupled to the secondary arm so that rotation of the threaded shaft causes the second end of the secondary arm to either pivot outward away from the primary arm or toward the primary arm, depending on the direction of rotation.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting leakage of a fluid through a defect (4) in a wall of a pipe (2), comprising the steps: introducing a loss control medium (30) into a first portion of a pipe (2); conveying the loss control medium (30) along the pipe from the first portion to a second portion of the pipe, wherein the second portion is embedded in a porous medium and has a defect (4) through which fluid conveyed by the pipe during normal use leaks into the porous medium; and applying a pressure to the loss control medium (30) such that at least a portion of the loss control medium (30) is expelled from the pipe through the defect (4) into the porous medium thereby causing the loss control medium to accumulate within the porous medium in the vicinity of the defect which inhibits flow of a liquid through the defect into the porous medium.

Abstract: A metal pipe and a system of pipes, and a method of producing the same. The pipe is for conveying oil and gas. The pipe includes a metal coating in a transition region. The metal coating of the transition region obviates a subsequent coating of the inner surface of the transition region after connecting two pipes using a welding process in order to form a pipeline.

Abstract: Spoolable composite pipes for oil and gas flowlines may include an inner extruded tubular liner, a reinforcement layer surrounding the inner extruded tubular liner, and an outer extruded tubular cover surrounding the reinforcement layer. In these spoolable composite pipes, the inner extruded tubular liner may include an aliphatic polyketone. Internally lined pipes for oil and gas flowlines for oil and gas flowlines may include inner extruded tubular liner containing an aliphatic polyketone, and a carbon steel pipe surrounding the inner extruded tubular liner. The spoolable composite pipes and the internally lined pipes may be configured to operate at temperatures of up to about 110° C., and to carry hydrocarbons having an aromatic content of up to about 35% by volume of the total hydrocarbons content.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a water circulation pipeline, comprising: an interface pipeline, the interface pipeline comprising a first pipeline and a second pipeline, one of the first pipeline and the second pipeline being provided with water inlets, and the other being provided with a water outlet, the water inlets and the water outlet being used for being connected to a water pool body, the second pipeline being nested in the first pipeline; and a pipeline body having a third pipeline, a first port of the third pipeline being in communication with the first pipeline, and a second port of the third pipeline being in communication with the second pipeline. The present invention can reduce the volumes of the water circulation pipeline and a control box. Also disclosed in the present invention are a control box and a massage water pool.

Abstract: A condensate trap apparatus according to the present invention comprises: an inlet hole for inflowing a condensate; a storage space for storing the condensate introduced from the inlet hole; an outlet unit including a discharge hole for discharging the stored condensate from the storage space; and a buoyant body including a closing portion which is convex vertically downward so as to close the discharge hole by being seated on the outlet unit, and a support of a pillar type extending vertically upward from the closing portion.

Abstract: A pressure vessel is provided that has a structural shell formed by winding filaments upon a substantially cylindrical form. The structural shell has a first filament and a second filament. The first filament includes of a first material. The first filament is wound about the form in a primarily hoop direction. The second filament includes a second material. The second material is different from the first material. The second filament is wound about the form in a primarily helical direction. The first filament and second filament are interwoven in a layer upon the form.

Abstract: A natural gas system includes a process suction conduit, a compressor package configured to receive a flow of natural gas from the process suction conduit and to increase a pressure of the flow of natural gas whereby the flow of natural gas is discharged from the compressor package as a pressurized flow of natural gas, a process discharge conduit connected downstream of the compressor package, and an emissions management module coupled to the compressor package and configured to capture emissions from the compressor package, wherein the emissions management module includes a vapor recovery unit configured to circulate the captured emissions from the VRU along an emissions discharge conduit coupled to the VRU to at least one of the process suction conduit, a fuel gas system of the natural gas system, and a hydrocarbon processing component of the natural gas system that is separate from the compressor package.